# IPDEBRIEF INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
## Target: 98.162.68.19/32
Classification: RESIDENTIAL ENDPOINT
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP 98.162.68.19 is a low-risk residential endpoint operated by Cox Communications Inc. The IP exhibits no malicious indicators, threat persistence, or abuse patterns. Operational history shows consistent benign activity with no correlation to known campaigns or threat actors.
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OWNERSHIP & NETWORK ATTRIBUTES
- Organization: Cox Communications Inc.
- ASN: 22773
- Network Block: 98.162.64.0/19 (NETBLK-LV-RES-98-162-64-0)
- Geolocation: United States, Nevada, Las Vegas (38.8°N, 116.42°W)
- Classification: Residential Infrastructure
- Registration Authority: ARIN
- BGP Prefix: 98.162.64.0/19
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RISK ASSESSMENT
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 25 / 100 |
| **Reputation** | Low Risk |
| **Abuse Confidence** | Not Applicable |
| **Blacklist Count** | 0 |
| **Provider Score** | 0 |
| **Authority Score** | 0 |
Threat Indicators: None detected
- Not a known attacker
- Not a spam source
- Not a Tor exit node
- No campaign correlation
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OBSERVATION HISTORY
- Total Observations: 18 signals recorded
- Threat Persistence: 0 days
- Ownership Changes: 0
- Recent Activity: Consistent residential classification maintained across all observations
- Last Observed: 2026-07-23
Temporal analysis indicates stable operational patterns with no escalation of risk metrics. No persistent malicious behavior observed.
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RELATIONSHIP ANALYSIS
Associated Entities (6 total):
- DNS PTR Hostname: ipmapt-98-162-68-19.lv.lv.cox.net (forward resolution confirmed)
- Network Association: NETBLK-LV-RES-98-162-64-0
- Infrastructure Type: Residential Endpoint
No external threat correlations or command-and-control associations identified.
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NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
Subnet: 98.162.68.19/24
- Abuse Density: 0
- Sibling IPs: 0 detected
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Risk Distribution: None
The /24 subnet shows no neighbor activity, indicating this is an isolated residential assignment.
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TECHNICAL SERVICES
- Open Ports: None detected
- HTTP/HTTPS: No service fingerprints
- TLS Certificates: None
- Banner Grabbing: No service banners captured
- DNS Records: Single PTR record (ipmapt-98-162-68-19.lv.lv.cox.net)
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SECURITY ACTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Current Risk Level: LOW
No specific mitigation actions required. The IP address presents minimal threat to defensive operations. Standard residential endpoint handling applies.
Monitoring Recommendation: Continue routine passive observation. No immediate blocking or filtering advised.
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INTELLIGENCE CONCLUSIONS
98.162.68.19 is a benign residential IP address with no threat intelligence indicators. The endpoint demonstrates typical residential network characteristics including:
- Residential infrastructure classification
- Single DNS hostname association
- No open services or port exposure
- Zero abuse or threat correlations
- Stable ownership with no malicious activity patterns
Action: No security action required. Treat as standard residential traffic.
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🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Cox Communications Inc. |
| ASN | AS22773 |
| Network Name | NETBLK-LV-RES-98-162-64-0 |
| CIDR Block | 98.162.64.0/19 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | ipmapt-98-162-68-19.lv.lv.cox.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | ipmapt-98-162-68-19.lv.lv.cox.net |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Residential |
| Service Purpose | Residential Endpoint |
| Network Tier | End-User — Residential ISP endpoint |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (0 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS22773 |
| Network Prefix | 98.162.64.0/19 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 18% | 5 | 5 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-02 22:38:04 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-05 04:44:46 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 09:05:26 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 22 |
| Total Observations | 23 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 98.162.68.19
Who owns the IP address 98.162.68.19?
98.162.68.19 is registered to Cox Communications Inc.. The address falls within the 98.162.64.0/19 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 98.162.68.19 located?
Geolocation data places 98.162.68.19 in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 98.162.68.19 malicious or safe?
98.162.68.19 currently carries a low risk assessment, meaning no significant threat indicators have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 98.162.68.19?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 98.162.68.19 is ipmapt-98-162-68-19.lv.lv.cox.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 98.162.68.19 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
98.162.68.19 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.